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Lot 865
Continental Paint Decorated Abatant Desk
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid 19th century, three part form, upper case with fall front lid opening to reveal a dramatic interior with (19) drawers and central prospect door each with a high gloss burl wood veneer, lower case with three long drawers flanked by canted corners, the whole raised on a folky and boldly scalloped bracket foot frame, the upper case projects to accept a chair rail.

49.5 x 46 x 21 in.

Pencil signature in prospect cabinet and dated 1874, Biedermeier design influence with paint decoration to case imitating a burl wood veneer, tight dovetailed construction.

Expected wear and minor paint loss to top.

$500 - 1,000